James Anderson signs for Surrey for the 2027 season at the age of 44
The former England fast bowler has agreed a one-year deal at The Oval, after Lancashire let him go last month.
James Anderson has signed a one-year contract with Surrey and will play for them next summer.
Anderson, who turns 45 in July, left Lancashire last month when the county did not keep him on, ending 25 years with the club. Several other counties were reported to have been interested.
He took 50 County Championship wickets for Lancashire in Division Two this year. The move takes him back to the top division with a side that won the title three seasons running from 2022 to 2024 and finished second in 2025.
Anderson said he still had more to offer on the field and wanted to help Surrey's younger players off it. He described Surrey as a strong squad capable of challenging for the Championship.
Alec Stewart, Surrey's director of cricket, was in the England side when Anderson made his international debut in 2002.
Where he fits in
Surrey already have several seam bowlers on England central contracts, and Anderson is expected to give them back-up when those players are away.
The club are still looking for a head coach for next season after Gareth Batty left to join Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
